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Newspaper

Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1909

Page

9

The Constitution Dispatches From Hibbs to Broadway Vendors

The Constitution’s Washington bureau, under John Ropeiges, directs readers to New York destinations and hotel delivery for subscriptions. Notices list hotels on Broadway at Byrenty Ninth, Thirty eighth, and Forty second streets and greeting points for delivery. A stray column mixes current events and light satire on Panama, Taft, and public figures, with mentions of Rainey, Roosevelt, Wright, and public figures in a brisk, period voice.

Washington, Bureau of the Constitution Hibbs Ponent Fifteenth Street John Ropeiges Etane New York Hotaling New Branda Broadway Byrenty-ninth Street Thirty Eighth Street Forty-second Street Akid No Mnndigan Savare Sarasin

Automobile show at Auditorium Armory would boost Atlanta

A christening of the Auditorium Armory is seen as a prime opportunity for Atlanta to attract national attention and spur Southern automotive industry growth. The piece urges the Chamber of Commerce and local business leaders to open the Armory with a major auto show, positioning Atlanta as the South’s center for autos and related finance.

Auditorium Armory Chamber of Commerce Atlanta Esle America New York Chicago Dolara and Grant Insurance South Inez Auditorim-Armory

Georgia Ends Embargo and Rails for Reconstruction Plan

Georgia declares embargo lifted and shifts to a conservative business stance. Mr Harrimen may invest up to 10 million dollars in Central of Georgia railway improvements under equal security and fair treatment as in New York Illinois or Oregon. Public patience with political manipulation ends as regulation and corporate cooperation shape rapid development.

Georgia Harrimen Central of Georgia New York Titnois Oregon Congress

Embargo Raising Urged To Push Rail Service Reform

Georgia leaders press for railroads to curb embargo practices and restore reliable mail and passenger service. They cite Southern Railway delays across Georgia and Florida as evidence of poor schedules and missed connections. The call urges mutual give and take within equity to rebuild lasting confidence and public trust.

Harriman Augusta Southern Railway Western Territory Georgia South Georgia Florida Mal Passen Sohat Mnust

No Orchard Damage Seen Yet by Weather Forecast

President Bagley of the Georgia Fruit Exchange asserts no damage to orchards from recent cold spells. He notes that any growth has appeared only in sheltered areas or on diseased plants, and warns growers of potential 58 disasters if temperatures persist.

Bagley Georgia Fruit Exchange

Poor drop rumors threaten peach farmers and frost fears

A North Carolina Constitution correspondent questions orchard bonfires to offset frost. Despite rumors of a small yield and possible scarcity, current conditions suggest a satisfactory overall peach crop and a plan to handle it to maximize state benefit.

Constitution North Carolina

Campaign for 3,000 members to back Associated Charities

The Atlanta mass meeting at 3 30 p m aims to recruit 3 000 pledged supporters for the Associated Charities. Prominent Atlanta women join the drive with Mystic Shrine and Old Fashioned Women backing the campaign. A featured directory will list all contributors after the drive ends. The price of partnership is five dollars a year.

Atlanta Associated Charities Dames Mystic Shrinere

Just From Georgia and Other Snippets of Verse

A collage of humorous verse and quips from a small town paper. It includes a Georgia themed piece about winter dress, reflections on cold weather and summer heat, musical directions, and a brief joke about a boarding house axing a late boarder. The tone is light and anecdotal with local flavor and a mock newsy cadence.

R H Allen dies. Buford pioneer and leather goods maker

Buford Ga January 27 special R H Allen pioneer citizen of Gwinnett county and founder of Buford died after two months illness at 67 born in Gwinnett in 1641 he began leather goods manufacture here in 1870 his plant grew and he was a leading leather goods maker in the region he leaves a wife and children and brothers in the area funeral held this afternoon in the Marquise order lodge he belonged to. Local Idaho option bill passes house. Atlanta connections mark regional interests.

Buford R.H. Allen Gwinnett County Allen Vita M. W. Vance Tom Hadeway Balllertin Athans Gaithres

Bank of Preston Meets Stockholders Reelect Directors

Preston Ga January 27 Special The Bank of Preston held a stockholders meeting and reelected J L Horn J W Montgomery D W Cole D Teese J A King J B R Stapleton H Cosby and W J Jenkin as directors Horn was reelected president Montgomery vice president and Jenkin cashier A equal dividend of a percentage declared and carried to undivided profits Lacoste Promoted Montgomery Alabama January Special J C Lacoste in charge of freight business in Alabama promoted to chief of Rock Island traffic bureau Friday system

Bank of Preston Preston J. L. Horn J. W. Montgomery D. W. Cole D. Teese J A. King J. BR. Stapleton H. Cosby W. . Jenkine W. BL. Jenkin Cesit Tinsley Order of Woodmen of Lacoste Montgomery Als

State court of appeals rules on interstate freight rates and more

The Georgia Railroad v Creaty holds interstate freight rates are fixed by ICC schedules and carriers may recover the difference if a shipper pays too little. Other rulings include a contract requiring a week's notice before quitting and penalties, control of text in statutes, and a cruelty to animals ruling that a sheep-killing dog may be exterminated by its owner. The court also upholds convicting a man for cruelty to a neighbor’s dog and reverses injuries awarded in a conductor incident. Ohio Supreme Court tax ruling on foreign insurers and Georgia tax implications discussed, with expected premium tax near 150000.

State Court of Appeale Interstate Commerce Commission Commission The Georgia Railroad Creaty Tower Court Creety Court of Appeals State Court of Appeals Miller State Court of Appealg City Court of Cordell Georgia Southern and Florida Railroad J. W. Ransom All- Preme Court of Ohio Georgia Georgia Bank

Cohen Proposes Inman Park Vigilance Solution

Frank J. Cohen urges Inman Park residents to hire patrolmen or police via a volunteer vigilante group to curb burglaries. He notes thirty men paying two dollars each could fund a watchman patrolling several blocks, with city council aid possible. He cites Dallas success as evidence of effectiveness and adds a closing line about living citizens.

Frank J. Cohen Inman Park Wamgnat Inman Perkerction Angus Dallas Tex Frank J

Governor-Elect Joseph Brown Prefers No Parade Tradition

The Gwinnett Journal and The Barnesville News-Saxetta report Governor-elect Joseph B. Brown plans no parade or pomp on taking office. He favors a restrained approach, arguing he will be the tool of Georgia and will govern without the ceremonial marching bands and carriages. The notion contrasts with past displays and aligns with his stated aim to serve the public without symbolic pageantry.

Gwinnett Journal Joe Brown Brown Hope Brown Barnesville Saxetta Joseph B. Brown Georgia Jos

Wandering mule case tests city liability in East Point court

In a court ruling by Judge Penden yesterday the case AH Garner v City of East Point and others centered on a mule that fell into a hole. The court found the city liable for well permitting actions, while naming several defendants including Mrs Taylor and Luke Thornton. The grand jury met yesterday and took no routine matters. another hearing was planned.

Judge Penden Garner East Point Annis Eo Taylor CQ Teimble SG Mims Jime Thornton Judge Robern Colonel Broike T. J Hithcock JW Mumphries Mra Tayier Q Trin Mima Luke Thornton

Missing Rome insurance solicitor Cockrell feared drowned

Rome, January 27. J C Cockrell, a top Insurance solicitor with State Mutual Life of Rome, is missing since Tuesday afternoon. His corpse was found on the Etowah river bank several miles above Rome. A search party drags the river as authorities believe he fell in near the hospital where he had been treated for delirium after escaping earlier. Cockrell and his family moved to Rome three months ago from Birmingham.

Rome J. C. Cock- Teil State Mutual Life of Etowah Cockrell Alnes Cockred Birmingham Enlicitan

Red Light District Raided at Cordele

Cordele Ga January 27 Special one of the most sensational raids over the citys red light district was conducted by the city police and the sheriff with deputies Saturday and Sunday nights. Nineteen women and fourteen men were taken into custody. Among the women two were said to be scarcely sixteen. All cases were tried in the mayor s court with heavy fines, some reduced to 25 to leave town in twenty four hours. New city and county officers backed by a strong moral element are determined to break up these houses.

Cordele Kia Sata

Prohibition Amendment Backed by West Virginia Judiciary Panel

Charleston W Va January 27 The house judiciary committee reported favorably a joint resolution subetting to the people a constitutional amendment providing for prohibition. The measure was placed on a special order for Friday morning.

West Virginia Charleston W. Va House Judiciary Commitee Today

Doctors at Statesboro First District Medical Society Meet

Statesboro Ga January 27 The First District Medical Society held its midwinter convention with eminent physicians from the district. Dr John E K Train of Savannah was elected president A Mooney of Statesboro vice president G M Sigman of Savannah secretary. Features included addresses by Drs Lattimore Carson Bassett and Martin. The next meeting was decided to be held in Savannah.

Statesboro First District Medical Society John EK. Train Savannah A Mooney G. M. Sigman

Mardi Gras Travel Demand Increases For New Grinstabright Trip

Local travelers from Montgomery report rising Mardi Gras demand toward New Grinstabright with Louisville and Nashville officials noting earlier reservation requests than normal. Aircraft and equipment are being prepared to meet the surge, signaling strong interest in the annual celebration.

Montgomery Ala New Grinstabright Louisville Nashville

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